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New Hampshire permit practice: 20 free questions

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Written from New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (Rev. 11/25). Independently checked October 27, 2026.

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Question 1 of 20

You approach an intersection with a flashing red signal. What should you do?

ASlow down and keep moving if it looks clear.BStop fully, then check and yield before entering.CWait until the signal changes to green.

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Correct answer: B. Stop fully, then check and yield before entering.

Treat flashing red as a required stop. Enter only after checking for anyone who has priority.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 6 / Traffic Signals, PDF page 26. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 2 of 20

What does a broken yellow divider between lanes tell you?

ABoth lanes carry traffic the same way.BPassing is forbidden on either side.CTraffic moves in opposite directions, and passing is allowed when safe.

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Correct answer: C. Traffic moves in opposite directions, and passing is allowed when safe.

Yellow separates opposing traffic. A broken line permits a safe pass; it does not promise a clear path.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 6 / Pavement Markings, PDF page 29. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 3 of 20

You are leaving a private driveway to join a public road. Who should you let go first?

ATraffic already traveling along the public road.BOnly vehicles approaching from your right.COnly vehicles that are turning.

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Correct answer: A. Traffic already traveling along the public road.

A driveway exit does not give you priority. Wait for a safe opening in road traffic.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 5 / Yielding Right-of-Way, PDF page 20. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 4 of 20

You are waiting to enter a two-lane roundabout. To which circulating traffic must you yield?

ATraffic in the outer lane only.BTraffic in either circulating lane.CTraffic in the inner lane only.

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Correct answer: B. Traffic in either circulating lane.

Wait for an opening that clears traffic in both circulating lanes. Entering drivers must yield.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 7 / Multi-lane Roundabouts (Traffic Circles), PDF page 33. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 5 of 20

How far ahead should you signal before a highway lane change in New Hampshire?

A100 feetB250 feetCAt least 500 feet

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Correct answer: C. At least 500 feet

Give highway traffic an early warning: signal 500 feet or more before moving to another lane.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 5 / Communicating and Signaling, PDF page 21. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 6 of 20

What may you use a shared middle turn lane for?

APreparing for a left turn from either direction.BOvertaking a vehicle that is moving slowly.CTraveling straight when nearby lanes are full.

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Correct answer: A. Preparing for a left turn from either direction.

This middle lane serves left turns by traffic coming from either way. Passing and straight-ahead travel belong outside it.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 6 / Pavement Markings / Shared Center Turn Lane, PDF page 30. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 7 of 20

What following interval should you generally keep as a minimum behind another vehicle?

ATwo secondsBAt least four secondsCOne second

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Correct answer: B. At least four seconds

Aim for a gap of four seconds or more. Extra space gives you more time to respond.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 8 / Space Management, PDF page 36. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 8 of 20

On an interstate, when do road and weather conditions justify traveling below the 45 mph minimum?

AWhenever you are looking for an exit.BWhenever you want to save fuel.CWhen those conditions make 45 mph unsafe.

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Correct answer: C. When those conditions make 45 mph unsafe.

The interstate minimum has an exception for unsafe road or weather conditions. Choose a speed suited to the hazard.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 5 / Speed Management, PDF page 21. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 9 of 20

An unmarked curb space is 10 feet from a fire hydrant. May you park there?

ANo, parking is prohibited that close.BYes, if you stay inside the vehicle.CYes, unless the curb is painted.

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Correct answer: A. No, parking is prohibited that close.

Keep the 15-foot hydrant area clear. The restriction applies even without a painted curb or sign.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 7 / Parking, PDF page 34. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 10 of 20

A curb space is only 20 feet from a stop sign. There is no parking sign. What should you do?

AUse the space if your vehicle is small.BFind a space outside the restricted area.CPark there with your hazard lights on.

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Correct answer: B. Find a space outside the restricted area.

The stop-sign restriction covers the area within 30 feet. Hazard lights do not create permission to park.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 7 / Parking, PDF page 34. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 11 of 20

On a road without a dividing barrier, a school bus stops with red lamps flashing. How far away must you stop at minimum?

A10 feetB15 feetC25 feet

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Correct answer: C. 25 feet

Leave a gap of at least 25 feet from the bus. Watch for children and remain stopped for the required signal.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 7 / Rules for School Buses, PDF page 33. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 12 of 20

At 30 mph, what minimum clearance does the handbook identify as reasonable when passing a bicycle?

A3 feetB2 feetC1 foot

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Correct answer: A. 3 feet

At 30 mph or below, leave at least 3 feet. Higher speeds require more clearance.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 11 / Bicyclists, PDF page 42. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 13 of 20

Your car has snow on its roof, but the windshield is clear. What must you do before driving?

ADrive slowly until the snow blows away.BClear the remaining snow and ice from the vehicle.CClear only the side windows.

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Correct answer: B. Clear the remaining snow and ice from the vehicle.

Remove roof snow too. Loose snow or ice can strike other road users after you start moving.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 4 / Snow and Ice Removal, PDF page 19. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 14 of 20

Your right wheels leave the pavement onto a lower shoulder. What is the best response?

AJerk the steering wheel left immediately.BAccelerate to climb back onto the pavement.CEase your speed down, then return when safe.

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Correct answer: C. Ease your speed down, then return when safe.

Avoid a sudden steering correction at a pavement drop. Reduce speed gradually before moving back onto the road.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 10 / Uneven Surface Drop-Offs, PDF page 40. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 15 of 20

For a driver younger than 21, which alcohol concentration meets New Hampshire’s prohibited threshold?

A0.02 or higherB0.05 or higher onlyC0.08 or higher only

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Correct answer: A. 0.02 or higher

The under-21 alcohol threshold is 0.02. Impaired driving is also prohibited apart from that numeric threshold.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 3 / Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving / Operators under 21 years of age, PDF page 14. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 16 of 20

After someone has been drinking, what actually reduces alcohol’s effects as the body processes it?

AStrong coffeeBTimeCA cold shower

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Correct answer: B. Time

Only time lets the body process the alcohol. Feeling more awake does not mean alcohol impairment has ended.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 3 / Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving, PDF page 15. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 17 of 20

A 17-year-old is stopped at a red light. May they make a routine hands-free phone call?

AYes, because the car is stopped.BYes, if no hand touches the phone.CNo; the under-18 restriction includes hands-free calls in traffic.

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Correct answer: C. No; the under-18 restriction includes hands-free calls in traffic.

For drivers under 18, stopping in traffic does not suspend the phone restriction. Reporting an emergency is a separate exception.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 3 / Driver Distractions, PDF page 14. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 18 of 20

A child is 6 years old and 50 inches tall. What restraint does New Hampshire require for that child?

AAn approved child passenger restraint.BAn adult lap belt alone.CNo restraint when riding in the back.

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Correct answer: A. An approved child passenger restraint.

Both age and height fall below the handbook’s limits. Use a child restraint meeting federal safety standards.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 4 / Child Passenger Safety Laws, PDF page 18. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 19 of 20

At what age can an unlicensed person begin supervised practice driving under New Hampshire’s learning exception?

A15B15½C16½

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Correct answer: B. 15½

Supervised practice may begin at 15½ with a qualified accompanying driver. New Hampshire does not issue a learner permit for this practice.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 1 / Practice Driving, PDF page 8. Checked October 27, 2026.

Question 20 of 20

You fail the knowledge test. How soon may your next test appointment be scheduled?

AThe next dayBAfter three daysCNo earlier than ten days later

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Correct answer: C. No earlier than ten days later

An ordinary failed knowledge test requires a wait of at least ten days before the next appointment.

Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual — Section 1 / Required Driver’s License Tests / Pass/Fail of Tests, PDF page 9. Checked October 27, 2026.

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